Higher alcohol and tobacco taxes for a healthy population?
Taxes on alcohol and tobacco have been shown to reduce consumption of these products around the world. New research has identified reasons these taxes remain low in Nepal, a lower-income nation with high rates of smoking and alcohol consumption.
Health Administration Case Competition challenges students across the US
Teams from 20 universities across the nation recently competed in the fifth annual Penn State Health Administration Case Competition. The competition provided an opportunity for students to take the knowledge they have gained in the classroom and apply it to a real healthcare challenge. This year's event was sponsored by the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
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According to new research led by Chris Hollenbeak, department head of health policy and administration, a new blood test for sepsis may save lives and money if used widely in emergency departments. Health economists like Hollenbeak evaluate innovations to give healthcare providers information about what new innovations will cost and the benefits they will provide. Their findings showed a slightly higher survival rate and lower cost when compared to another available sepsis indicator test.
